Valhalla Archive

A. Sutherland  - AncientPages.com - Some believe the Disir in Norse mythology were malicious, harmful spirits, demons of death, destruction, and war who sought terrible things for the

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The boundary between what we define as reality and the invisible world is thin. To ancient Celts, hidden realms were just as significant as

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - In Norse mythology, there are many references to a creature known as Draugr, often described as a fearsome, ugly living dead who would rise from

A. Sutherland—AncientPages.com—In Celtic and, especially, Irish mythology, Tir na n'Og is a realm of the afterlife and one of the Happy Islands known from legends. The 'Land of the

A. Sutherland  - AncientPages.com - In Norse mythology, Aegir (Ægir) was the ancient jotun lord of the sea, who belonged to a primeval order of gods, predating the Aesir, the Vanir,

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The concept of life after death is often mentioned in Norse mythology, and there are several stories about the journeys of the dead and

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Using ground-penetrating radar (GPR), scientists have discovered an unusual ship-shaped anomaly in Norway. They have reason to think this is a rare Viking burial.

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Many fascinating, mythical animals dwell in and around the sacred tree Yggdrasil. We know the squirrel Ratatoskr, that is plotting intrigue and spreading gossips, and

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Indra is the chief god of the heavens and of the East. He is the most popular god mentioned in the Vedic hymn collections,

AncientPages.com - An amateur archaeologist has discovered a spectacular ancient gold treasure. The Hjarnø treasure consists of over 32 pieces of jewelry including gold and pearls, dating 1,500 years.

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In Aztec and Maya mythology, the Underworld (Xibalba for the Maya and Mictlan for the Aztecs) played an important role. In the beliefs of

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In Norse mythology, Kvasir was an amazing being created from the saliva of the Aesir and the Vanir gods. Kvasir is mentioned in

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Fenrir (the Wolf) is the oldest of three terrible children of Loki, according to the literary works Poetic Edda (the Icelandic medieval manuscript known as

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Over the years, archaeologists have discovered many precious Viking Age artifacts, such as unique Viking jewelry, weapons, ritual objects, pieces of clothes, and even ships. Gjermundbu

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Like most of Ragnar Lodbrok’s sons, Sigurd “Snake-In-The-Eye” was a unique individual. His fascinating story is about prophecy, love, honor, and vengeance. Famous Viking

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Freya (Freyja) was a daughter of Njord, the god of the sea, and Skadi, a jötunn and goddess associated with winter, skiing, mountains,

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Like many other ancient civilizations, Vikings had very several interesting burial customs. Some Vikings' burial traditions are understood, but there are also certain

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Medieval Norse-Icelandic sagas are filled with tales of mead-drinking Norse Gods and beautiful Valkyries serving refreshments to fallen warriors in Valhalla. Valhalla -